Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Tocopheryl acetate, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydrogenated polybutene, Unknown, Diisostearyl malate, Ceresin, Unknown, Paraffin, Unknown, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Dipentaerythrityl hexaisostearate, Unknown, Dilinoleic acid, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Polyethylene, Unknown, Honey, Royal jelly extract, Microcrystalline wax, Polyglyceryl-6 diisostearate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bht, Water, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Ci 15985, Ci 19140
